Vicki Mabrey reports on the disappearance of Etan Patz, who vanished at the age of 6 in New York City. She talks with lawyers and Etan's father, Stan Patz, about the man who they believe committed the crime.

Vicki Mabrey reports on the disappearance of Etan Patz, who vanished at the age of 6 in New York City. She talks with lawyers and Etan's father, Stan Patz, about the man who they believe committed the crime.

Date Written / Recorded

2004-06-02

Field of Study

Media Studies

Content Type

News story

Contributor

Lisa R. Cohen, fl. 2011-2012, Columbia Broadcasting System

Author / Creator

Vicki Mabrey, 1956-

Date Published / Released

2004-06-02

Publisher

Columbia Broadcasting System

Series

60 Minutes

Topic / Theme

Criminals, Kidnapping, Missing persons, War and Violence, Family and Culture

Scott Pelley brings viewers on a personal tour conducted by Police Commissioner Ray Kelly of what may be the world's most sophisticated terror defense forces -- the New York City Police Department's counter terrorism unit.

Scott Pelley brings viewers on a personal tour conducted by Police Commissioner Ray Kelly of what may be the world's most sophisticated terror defense forces -- the New York City Police Department's counter terrorism unit.

This program takes a look at politics 1920s-style, with Al Smith - the first Catholic candidate for president - and New York City's Tammany Hall gang: "Boss" Tweed, Jimmy Walker, and others

Field of Study

Politics & Current Affairs

Content Type

Documentary

Contributor

Caleb B. Stratton, Luis Van Rooten, 1906-1973

Author / Creator

John O'Toole, fl. 1961

Date Published / Released

1961

Publisher

A&E Television Networks

Speaker / Narrator

Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944, Luis Van Rooten, 1906-1973

Person Discussed

Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944

Topic / Theme

Election campaigns, Governors, Political life, Politicians, Great Depression, 1929-1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire, New York, NY, March 25, 1911, American History, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History...Election campaigns, Governors, Political life, Politicians, Great Depression, 1929-1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire, New York, NY, March 25, 1911, American History, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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FLOOD TOLL HEAVY: Floods set off by violent thunderstorms rage through six states - from Colorado to Arkansas. The South Platte River cut a mile-wide swathe through Denver, causing damage in the millions. Fourteen are known dead in Colorado as the flood moves into Kansas, the next-hardest hit state. Dodge City is...

FLOOD TOLL HEAVY: Floods set off by violent thunderstorms rage through six states - from Colorado to Arkansas. The South Platte River cut a mile-wide swathe through Denver, causing damage in the millions. Fourteen are known dead in Colorado as the flood moves into Kansas, the next-hardest hit state. Dodge City is flooded as the waters rise 14 feet within an hour. BERNARD BARUCH DEAD AT 94 One of the leading figures of our time is dead. Bernard Ba...FLOOD TOLL HEAVY: Floods set off by violent thunderstorms rage through six states - from Colorado to Arkansas. The South Platte River cut a mile-wide swathe through Denver, causing damage in the millions. Fourteen are known dead in Colorado as the flood moves into Kansas, the next-hardest hit state. Dodge City is flooded as the waters rise 14 feet within an hour. BERNARD BARUCH DEAD AT 94 One of the leading figures of our time is dead. Bernard Baruch's favorite office was a bench in Central Park. Mr. Baruch was a quiet philanthropist who gave away the millions he accumulated as a financier and Wall Street broker. He was adviser to Presidents from Wilson to Kennedy. GEMINI TWINS IN PARIS: The Russians scored a propaganda coupe at the International Air Show in Paris with their giant plane . . . the world's largest. The United States came right back by showing two aces - Astronauts McDivitt and White, who arrived from the U.S. aboard the Presidential plane. MISSILE PASSES TEST: The most powerful rocket known is launched at Cape Kennedy. It is the Titan 3-C, 127 feet of monstrous power that is boosted into space by two solid fuel rockets attached to its side. The shoot is a complete success and foreshadows the orbiting of a 30-foot laboratory for study in outer space.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL synopsis VOL.: 38 ISSUE #50 ED HERLIHY Announcing
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
FLOOD TOLL HEAVY:
Floods set off by violent thunderstorms rage through six states - from Colorado to Arkansas. The South Platte River cut a mile-wide swathe through Denver, causing damage in the millions. Fourteen known dead in Colorado as the flood moves into Kansas, the next hardest hit state. Dodge City, is flooded as the waters rise 14 feet within an hour.
BERNARD BARUCH DEAD AT 94
One of the leading figures of our time is dead. Bernard Baruch, whose favorite office was a bench in Central Park. Mr. Baruch was a quiet philanthropist who gave away the millions he accumulated as a financier and Wall Street broker. He was adviser to Presidents from Wilson to Kennedy.
GEMINI TWINS IN PARIS:
The Russians scored a propaganda coupe at the International Air Show in Paris with their giant plane...world's largest. The United States came right back by showing two aces - Astronauts McDivitt and White who arrive from the U.S. aboard the Presidential plane.
MISSILE PASSES TEST:
The most powerful rocket known is launched at Cape Kennedy. It is the Titan 3-C, 127 feet of monstrous power that is boosted into space by two solid fuel rockets attached to its side. The shoot is a complete success and foreshadows the orbiting of a 30-foot laboratory for study in outer space.
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Date Written / Recorded

1965

Field of Study

Politics & Current Affairs

Content Type

Newsreel

Contributor

Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999

Date Published / Released

1965-06-21, 1965

Publisher

Universal Pictures Company

Series

Universal Newsreels

Speaker / Narrator

Bernard Mannes Baruch, 1870-1965, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999

Person Discussed

Bernard Mannes Baruch, 1870-1965

Topic / Theme

Government appointees, Obituaries, Cold War, 1945-1989, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about pensions and government functions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 79
JONES WINS AMATEUR; HOLDS ALL BRITISH AND U.S. GOLF TITLES
(120)
ARDMORE, Pa. -- Twenty thousand see big putter and mashie man from Atlanta defeat Homans, Princetonian, for American links crown, his fourth major victory in five months, making him first player in history to be real world's cham...This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about pensions and government functions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 79
JONES WINS AMATEUR; HOLDS ALL BRITISH AND U.S. GOLF TITLES
(120)
ARDMORE, Pa. -- Twenty thousand see big putter and mashie man from Atlanta defeat Homans, Princetonian, for American links crown, his fourth major victory in five months, making him first player in history to be real world's champion and four-star conqueror of best in Universe.
BISHOP CANNON LANDS TO FACE ACCUSATIONS OF FELLOW ELDERS
(44)
HOBOKEN, N. J. -- Church leader who took "Solid South" and dealt Al Smith K.O. with it in 1928, returns from honeymoon in South America with bride and plans to defend himself against charges within his own ecclesiastical realm, involving stock gambling and other alleged "unministerial conduct."
HORSESHOE PITCHERS VIE FOR $1,000 TROPHY IN NATIONAL TOURNEY
(62)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- The arched equine sandals are the symbol of luck among superstitious folk, but these expert tossers know that a twist of the wrist and an eagle eye are more dependable. Slingers from all parts of the country meet in annual battle.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Lipton goes home! -- Five-time loser intends one more try for "the old mug" in U. S. since 1851.
(70)
NEWARK, N. J. -- Out to break junior flight record! -- 16-year-old Robert Buck takes off on first leg of transcontinental hop.
(42)
ALBANY, N. Y. -- Tuttle wins G.O.P. gubernatorial nomination! -- Repeal issue written into platform; 3rd party threat.
(39)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. -- Ranchers prepare for nation's Thanksgiving dinner! -- Gobblers apprehensive as fateful day looms.
(54)
BUILD $80,000 SCHOONER TO WREST CUP FROM CANADIAN CHAMPIONS
(89)
GLOUCESTER, Mass. -- Aboard the Gertrude L. Thebaud, costliest and reputedly fastest fisherman ever turned out of American yards, Cap'n Ben Pine and his brave lads haul and h'ist in preparation for the forthcoming races against the doughty Nova Scotian, Bluenose, speed queen of the Banks.
3,351 MEN AND WOMEN OVER 70 APPLY FOR OLD AGE PENSIONS
(63)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- American Old-Age Security Association registers worthy oldsters, some of whom have known past luxury and glory, as sharers in $5,000,000 relief to be distributed by City and State through Welfare departments during 1931.
VILLAGE FOUNTAINS FLOW WITH WINE AT ANNUAL GRAPE FETE
(78)
FRASCATI, Italy -- Down, down, down where the Wurzburger flows they have nothing on this town, where sparkling wine gushes out of the town pumps and the entire town joins in celebration of a bounteous vine crop. It's an old Roman custom and has been a yearly revel since the time of the Caesars.
BOOTH STARS FOR ELI IN SEASON'S OPENER AS MAINE LOSES, 38 - 0
(118)
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Yale's blue meteor inaugurates the gridiron wars by spilling stein yodelers all over the big bowl with a 30-yard gallop to a touchdown in the first stanza of the football frolic, and thereby serving notice that the Bulldog has a keen, sharp edge on his fangs.
(Numbers indicate approximate scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded

1930

Field of Study

Newsreels

Content Type

Newsreel

Date Published / Released

1930-09-29, 1930

Publisher

Universal Pictures Company

Series

Universal Newsreels

Topic / Theme

Government functions, Pensions, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the inauguration of Mayor La Guardia in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME VI NUMBER 211
BOMBERS AND TROOPS LAUNCH HEAVY ASSAULT AGAINST REDS
NANCHANG, CHINA. -- Riding high above the front lines in a national army fighting plane as it takes part in an attack against the revolutionary Communist forces in the province of Fukien, a Universal Newsreel cameraman ob...This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the inauguration of Mayor La Guardia in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME VI NUMBER 211
BOMBERS AND TROOPS LAUNCH HEAVY ASSAULT AGAINST REDS
NANCHANG, CHINA. -- Riding high above the front lines in a national army fighting plane as it takes part in an attack against the revolutionary Communist forces in the province of Fukien, a Universal Newsreel cameraman obtains graphic action pictures of the hostilities that have thrown that sector into turmoil and are causing grave concern to international diplomats.
GIRLS ENTER NOVEL CONTEST
PARIS, FRANCE. -- Eminent judges of feminine beauty inspect the heads of beautiful young women in a search for the lady with the most shapely ears.
STORM DRIVES SHIP ASHORE
ASTORIA, ORE. -- The steamer Charles L. Wheeler, Jr., is thrown high onto the beach after being battered by terrific gales and raging water.
WOMAN SETS NEW SWIM MARK
MIAMI, FLA. -- Cutting one and 4/5 seconds from the ten-year-old American 200-yard backstroke record of 2:49:4/5, Miss Alice Bridges of Whitinsville, Mass., defeats other outstanding natators at the Olympic Stars' National Aquatic Meet.
FEUDISTS BATTLE IN STREETS
MARSHAL, ARK. -- Townspeople are thrown into a panic as the Barnetts and Henleys, long-time enemies, open fire at each other in the main street.
INDIANS ENLIST WITH C.C.C.
NEWCOMBS, N.M. -- While their squaws and papooses look on, hundreds of braves work in the largest all-redskin forestry camp, building a dam to irrigate the lands of their fellow tribesmen.
SKATERS TURN-OUT AT CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the shadow of Washington Monument hundreds of men, women and children test their Christmas sk(illegible text)on the beautiful Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
WOMEN'S ENDURANCE RECORD BROKEN DURING 237-HR. FLIGHT
MIAMI, FLA. -- Frances Marsalis and Helen Richey establish a new mark for feminine pilots by remaining aloft in their monoplane, "Outdoor Girl" for almost ten days.
HOCKEY CHAMPS HELD TO TIE
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- In a bitterly fought contest, the Rangers, holders of the Stanley Cup, engage the Toronto sextet in a thrilling game that ends with a 2-2 score and keeps a record crowd in a frenzy of excitement.
MUSSOLINI HONORS FARMERS
LITTORIA, ITALY. -- In a colorful ceremony, Il Duce dedicates this new city, recently built on land reclaimed from Pontine Marshes, as a national province and formally awards prizes to wheat growers who have raised the biggest crops.
FETE MARKS FIRST SNOW FALL
INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA. -- Schools close and work ceases in Tyrol towns and villages as children, teachers and other townspeople mark Jack Frost's visit with a joyous celebration and ski-festival.
FOUR KILLED BY AVALANCHE
CLATSKANIE, ORE. -- Pent-up waters break through a barrier and sweep down O.K. Creek Valley, carrying tons of debris with them, destroying everything in their path and burying a family in its home.
LAGUARDIA BECOMES MAYOR
(New York City Only)
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The fiery Italian Fusion Party Leader takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Philip J. McCook, signalling the end of Tammany Hall's sixteen-year rule over Gotham.
COLUMBIA BEATS STANFORD
(Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle and San Francisco Only)
PASADENA, CAL. -- In a thrilling game, played under dull skies and in a sea of mud, the Lions come through for a spectacular victory in the annual Rose Bowl classic.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded

1934

Field of Study

Newsreels

Content Type

Newsreel

Date Published / Released

1934-01-01, 1934

Publisher

Universal Pictures Company

Series

Universal Newsreels

Person Discussed

Fiorello H. La Guardia, 1882-1947

Topic / Theme

Inaugurations, Mayors, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 412
ITALIANS CONTINUE ADVANCE
MAKALE, ETHIOPIA.--Il Duce's legions push on, capturing the medieval city of Makale without firing a shot and placing new guns on the ancient fortress as their high command receives the submission of the natives.
F.D.R....This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 412
ITALIANS CONTINUE ADVANCE
MAKALE, ETHIOPIA.--Il Duce's legions push on, capturing the medieval city of Makale without firing a shot and placing new guns on the ancient fortress as their high command receives the submission of the natives.
F.D.R. OPENS HOMES PROJECT
PINE VALLEY, GA.--The President attends ceremonies for the inauguration of the first rural resettlement structures in the State. He welcomes the under-privileged settlers to the new farm homes built by the Government.
GIRL GOES ON COTTON DIET
GERMANTOWN, PA.--A pretty eighteen-year-old Miss is forced to munch sandwiches stuffed with cotton as the result of an accident in which she swallowed a straight pin. Doctors hope the fluffy material will envelop the pin.
TINY PLANE ACTUALLY FLIES
SHARONVILLE, O.--Although completely dwarfed by a normal-sized aeroplane, the $100 Department of Commerce contest entry of an inventor goes through all the paces required of a regular machine, offering a high margin of safety.
BEAR WRESTLES DOG AND MAN
NO. HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--John Mars raises a black bear cub and a police dog together as pals. At the age of six, the 500-lb. bruin makes a tough mat opponent for his owner and for his sixty-pound friend, the dog.
THRONG SEEKS FREE ULSTERS
KANSAS CITY, MO.--A successful clothing merchant defies the arrival of cold weather by dealing out 750 warm overcoats to the poor or jobless.
TALMADGE "ANSWERS" F.D.R.
ATLANTA, GA.--The Governor of Georgia "replies" to President Roosevelt's recent speech on the state of the nation with a biting statement in which he attacks the Chief Executive's stand on agricultural control.
PICK 4-H HEALTH CHAMPIONS
CHICAGO, ILL.--Expert tests result in the selection of four boys and three girls as the healthiest among the million members of the 4-H Clubs scattered over twenty-one States. The winners are treated to a post-contest feast.
"FIRST HOUSES" DEDICATED
NEW YORK CITY.--State and municipal officials, accompanied by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, participate in the opening of Gotham's first city low-rent housing project, new home replacing dingy East Side tenements.
PUPPETS SOLD AS XMAS GIFTS
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--A pair of sisters, expert marlonette manufacturers, put on amusing Christmas shows with their product, offering the life-like dolls as educational presents for youngsters.
FILM CITY OPENS SANTA LANE
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--The motion-picture capital's main thoroughfare becomes "Santa Claus Lane" for the Yule-tide period, with special lights and a big parade watched by 200,000 persons, to welcome St. Nicholas to the community.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded

1935

Field of Study

Newsreels

Content Type

Newsreel

Contributor

Graham McNamee, 1888-1942

Date Published / Released

1935-12-04, 1935

Publisher

Universal Pictures Company

Series

Universal Newsreels

Speaker / Narrator

Graham McNamee, 1888-1942

Person Discussed

Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945

Topic / Theme

Government aid, Public housing, First lady, Presidents, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia, 1935-1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)

This newsreel features employment and government policies of FDR.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 914
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
LEGION IN MAMMOTH PARADE
BOSTON, MASS.--The Hub City turns out en masse to witness the American Legion parade, a gala spectacle of marching Legionnaires and picturesque floats. Army and civic officials review the great display of preparedness!
GUARD UNIT LEAVES FOR DUTY
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Guards...This newsreel features employment and government policies of FDR.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 914
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
LEGION IN MAMMOTH PARADE
BOSTON, MASS.--The Hub City turns out en masse to witness the American Legion parade, a gala spectacle of marching Legionnaires and picturesque floats. Army and civic officials review the great display of preparedness!
GUARD UNIT LEAVES FOR DUTY
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Guardsmen of the 245th Coast Artillery, 1,600 strong, march down Broadway to debark for Fort Hancock, where they'll train for a year under the Regular Army. It's a tearful farewell, too!
ARMY PLANE HITS "500" IN TEST
BURBANK, CALIF.--The Lockheed P-36, world's fastest interceptor plane, undergoes spectacular 500 M.P.H. flight before Army officials. Production will start soon on orders for 700 for the U.S., and 800 for Britain!
KIDNAPPED CHILD HOME AGAIN
HILLSBOROUGH, CALIF.--The entire nation delivers thanks as young Marc de Tristan, baby son of wealthy Coast family, is returned to his joyful parents after his kidnapper had been caught by woodsmen.
MORE MACHINES GUNS ON WAY
HARTFORD, CONN.--Production of .30 and .50 calibre machine guns is speeded at the Colt factory, where weapons for planes, tanks and ground forces are coming off the line in ever-increasing numbers.
F.D.R.'S SON IN AIR CORPS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Elliott Roosevelt, 30-yr.-old son of the President, who has been appointed to a procurement post in the Army Air Corps Reserve, at $200 a month, poses for pictures.
PARIS FASHIONS IN NEW SETTING (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Paris as a style center is not dead! It's influence is felt in America, as these swanky new ensembles for Fall and Winter show. Designed by Madamme Nicole, the creations thrill American women!
CHILE SHOWS MILITARY MIGHT
SANTIAGO, CHILE -- Colorful scenes in the South American capital, as President Cerda reviews an impressive display of the nation's armed might. Planes, soldiers and sailors join in a spectacular parade.
MODEL PLANES SOAR IN MEET (exclusive)
AKRON, OHIO--Over 600 boys compete for prizes in a National model plane contest. It's amazing to see the gas-powered ships take off and zoom, and you'll be amazed at the novel designs the boy's have developed.
POLO CHAMPS THRILL CROWDS
WESTBURY, N. Y.--Thrills and action for sporting fans, as the Great Neck poloists turn back the Aknusti "four", 12-5. The winners lost to Aknusti in the "open", but this time they're hard-riding and hard to beat!
COLORFUL RODEO RE-ENACTED
PENDLETON, ORE.--Thousands of spectators from the Northwest are on hand for the spectacular "buckaroo," with a parade of real Indians as a colorful prelude to the hard-riding, hard-falling cowboys!
VOLUME XII -- 1940
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Employment, Government policy, New Deal, 1933-1938, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)